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No Smoke Without Fire...
The
Bingo Smoking Ban has been in effect for a while now, and despite
initial concerns, it seems that bingo and the ban can live side by side
– in fact it has increased choice for bingo players about how and where
they play their bingo games.
While you can no longer smoke while playing a bingo game in one of our Mecca Bingo Halls,
you are still free to smoke outside during the breaks if you wish, and
many of our halls provide facilities such as smoking shelters for those
players.
For those of you who have discovered internet gaming, you will probably
have noticed that online bingo has also seen a huge rise in popularity,
and appeals to players because bingo games start every few minutes and you are free to choose when and how often you play.
Before the smoking ban, many people will not have thought about bingo
and the possible health benefits or disadvantages. But now comes the
news that you’ve always suspected – bingo is actually good for your
health!
Scientists have been studying bingo players for a while now, and
they’ve discovered a lot of benefits for the mind, body and wallet.
Researchers have found that regular games of bingo keep the mind active
and younger for longer. If you are the sort of online bingo player who
likes to manually dab their numbers, you’ll also benefit from improved
hand-eye co-ordination too.
We know how you all love to chat with your mates in our friendly chat
rooms or getting together with friends and family at Mecca Bingo halls,
but did you know that this is benefiting your health and improving your
social skills at the same time? Studies into the psychological aspects
of playing bingo found that regular players can improve their social
status, sense of worth and self esteem, interaction skills and
productivity.
Everyone knows someone who has made a friend for life, maybe even met a
future spouse while in a bingo chat room or bingo hall and this is
another great benefit; the fact that you can make friends with people
who share a common interest.
But perhaps the best thing about bingo is that a big jackpot or cash
prize could be just around the corner. Because you can now play online
anytime 24/7, how much you play is entirely up to you. You can dip in
and out as you wish, but as games start regularly you never more than a
few minutes away from your chance to win big.
Of course a bingo jackpot could totally change your life forever. Most
players admit they would spend their winnings on a luxury holiday, new
car and making sure the rest of the family is catered for. The feeling
of winning can be exhilarating and it’s this feeling that keeps players
coming back to experience more of that winning feeling.
So there you have it –bingo is good for you - it’s official! We cater
for all types of bingo players here at Mecca Bingo, meaning there’s
something for everyone to enjoy. If you enjoy coming along to one of
our great nights at your local Mecca Bingo hall,
but are considering giving up because of the smoking ban, free,
effective help is available on the NHS, so you can enjoy your bingo
night out even more. Visit the NHS Smokefree site for more information. In the meantime, why not check out Mecca Bingo, where you find all your favourite bingo games ready and waiting.
If all of this health talk has got you motivated, we’ve put together a list of our favourite bingo exercises so you can keep trim while you win!
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